At a Glance
- Tasks: Pose for life and portrait drawing classes, representing diverse body types.
- Company: Medway Council, committed to inclusivity and community engagement.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, flexible working, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Training provided, with opportunities for personal development and volunteering.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative environment and help artists capture beauty in diversity.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just the ability to hold poses.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting for models to pose for our Life (nude) and Portrait drawing (clothed) classes. MAE actively seeks applications from people of all ages, genders, races, sizes and body types including those with disabilities. It is our intention to represent everyone through our Life and Portrait drawing classes.
You will need to be able to hold a pose for up to an hour at a time - typically a session will be two hours with a 15-20 minute comfort break halfway through. We currently need models during the day for classes on Wednesday mornings. Please indicate on your application if you are applying for the portrait or life model role or both.
Please note that you will need to complete mandatory online training including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR before you are able to start with us as a model. The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
In return we offer you:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme package
- Access to wider training and development qualifications
- Flexible working scheme
- Travel plan discounts
- Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker
- Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
- Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.
Important Information: Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role. Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK. For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
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